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Rev. Kate Adamson is an interfaith wedding officiant based in Charlottesville, Virginia, offering ceremonies with meaning, beauty, and laughter. Rev. Kate works with couples who seek a wedding that is creative, personal, and a reflection of who they are as individuals. She officiates all types of weddings, including creative elopements, civil unions, and vow renewals, and especially serves couples who identify as "spiritual but not religious."

Rev. Kate is certified to perform weddings in the state of Virginia (and willing to travel to other locations).

Services Offered
Couples work with Rev. Kate to create a wedding that is centered around their love, with customized vows and other personal touches. As an ordained interfaith minister, Reverend Kate has experience working with couples of varied religious traditions and backgrounds, including earth-based/pagan, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Quaker, Unitarian, and Christian. She also serves people who are non-denominational, agnostic, or atheist, with ceremonies centered on the simple truth of love.

Rev Kate also loves working with couples who are looking for a creative elopement. Rev Kate is willing to hike to a mountaintop at sunrise, climb into a hot air balloon for a wedding in the air, or help you say your vows while getting tattooed!

The Process

After an initial phone consultation, Rev. Kate often meets with couples in person, if possible, for a more detailed ceremony design process (which can also happen by phone or video call). Kate can provide samples of readings, vows, and ceremony options for the couple to consider, and couples are encouraged to bring their own unique ideas of what they want for their wedding. After that meeting, Kate compiles a draft ceremony outline, and the couples are welcome to continue revising and providing input.

Kate is happy to attend the wedding rehearsal to help ensure that everyone involved is clear and informed about the necessary details. On the day of the wedding, Kate provides a grounded, professional presence that helps to ease any stress or nervousness. Afterward, she completes and mails in the marriage license, and provides the couple with a copy of the text of their unique wedding ceremony.

  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

VA

What languages do you speak?

English
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Reviews of Rev. Kate Adamson

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Rev. Kate Adamson receives glowing reviews as a wedding officiant, praised for her ability to craft personalized ceremonies that resonate deeply with couples and guests. Kate\'s attention to detail, warmth, and professionalism create intimate and joyful atmospheres during ceremonies. Her thorough communication, support, and flexibility in tailoring ceremonies to individual couples are highlighted, with some couples commending her for creating unique and meaningful ceremonies amidst various situations, like elopements or special circumstances. Kate\'s genuine care and dedication to making each wedding day unforgettable earn her high recommendations from multiple couples.

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Rev. Kate Adamson receives glowing reviews as a wedding officiant, praised for her ability to craft personalized ceremonies that resonate deeply with couples and guests. Kate\'s attention to detail, warmth, and professionalism create intimate and joyful atmospheres during ceremonies. Her thorough communication, support, and flexibility in tailoring ceremonies to individual couples are highlighted, with some couples commending her for creating unique and meaningful ceremonies amidst various situations, like elopements or special circumstances. Kate\'s genuine care and dedication to making each wedding day unforgettable earn her high recommendations from multiple couples.

Kristina
Kristina H. Sent on 07/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hiring Rev. Kate was one of our best wedding decisions...

Choosing Kate as our wedding officiant was one of the best decisions we made for our special day. From our initial meeting to the heartfelt exchange of vows, Kate demonstrated a remarkable talent for crafting a ceremony that felt uniquely ours!

Kate is a master with words, effortlessly weaving together our love story and personal anecdotes to create a ceremony that was both touching and meaningful. Her attention to detail and thorough communication ensured that every aspect of the ceremony reflected our values and personalities perfectly. It truly felt like she had known us for years, capturing the essence of our relationship in a way that resonated deeply with us and our guests.

During the ceremony, Kate's calm and warm demeanor created an atmosphere of intimacy and joy. She delivered each word with sincerity and grace, drawing in our guests and making them feel like they were a part of our love story. Many of our friends and family members commented on Kate's professionalism and the beautiful way she conducted the ceremony.

We wholeheartedly recommend Rev. Kate Adamson to any couple searching for an officiant who will go above and beyond to make their wedding day unforgettable. Kate's ability to create a personal and heartfelt ceremony is unparalleled, and we are so grateful to her for making our wedding day truly special.
KATANA
Katana Sent on 06/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great professionalism

Ms Kate briung out the true beauty of our relationship during our wedding she pinpointed exactly how we felt about one another. She was very attentive. I would highly recommend her
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John B. Sent on 06/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience Working With Rev. Kate for Our Special Day

Kate was awesome to work with. From the first time we chatted on the phone we both felt in an instant connection and knew that she was going to make the process of planning our ceremony be an enjoyable one. She was very supportive with answers all our questions, providing samples and recommendations of both shared and individual vows, taking the time to meet up earlier in the process to get to know each of use better, asking the right questions to get a good understanding of the dynamics and history of our relationship, and preparing us for our special day with a great walkthrough the day before that made it so we felt confident going into the day. The readings and words that she spoke that day truly encapsulated all of the beautiful things about our relationship. We both can say enough or thank her enough for all the ways that she had a tremendously positive impact on wedding!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

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Amanda C. Blake Photography Amanda C. Blake Photography Wedding Photographers

Kate was such a joy to work with! I had the pleasure of witnessing one of her beautiful ceremonies at a wedding I photographed. She tied in so many personal anecdotes about the couple and preformed an unforgettably heartwarming and moving ceremony. I can't wait to work with her again soon!

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